Opening And Closing From The Inside - BMW M6 Convertible Owner's Manual

Controls
▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible
top, otherwise, they could fall and cause
damage or injuries.
▷ When the rollover protection system is ex‐
tended, do not under any circumstances
move the convertible top.
▷ Always open or close the convertible top
completely. Convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover are locked in the final
positions. Driving with the convertible tope
or convertible top well storage cover un‐
locked can result in damage.
▷ Do not reach into the convertible top mech‐
anism during the opening and closing oper‐
ation. Keep children away from the opening
path of the convertible top, otherwise, there
is a risk of injury.
▷ When the convertible top is opened during
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may
result in an accident. If possible, do not move
the convertible top while driving in reverse
because rearward vision is severely im‐
paired while the convertible top is in motion.
During windy conditions, do not operate the
convertible top while driving. Do not drive
faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, ve‐
hicle damage may occur.
▷ Do not attach any roof carrier systems; oth‐
erwise, an accident may occur.◀
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio ready state must be
switched on.
It is not possible to start the engine and operate
the convertible top simultaneously. When the
engine is started, the convertible top movement
is briefly interrupted.
Under the following conditions, the convertible
top movement cannot be moved and a Check
Control message is displayed.
▷ Cargo area partition is flipped up.
▷ Trunk lid is open.
▷ External temperature is too low.
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▷ Vehicle system too low.
▷ Convertible top drive is overheating.
▷ Movement of the convertible top not al‐
lowed because of national regulations.
▷ Vehicle speed is too high.
Before opening and closing
▷ Follow the safety instructions for the
convertible top.
▷ Make sure that the cargo area partition in the
cargo area is folded down.
▷ Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from below.
▷ Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Convertible top switch
1 Switch
2 LEDs

Opening and closing from the inside

In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is running
if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
▷ Press and hold the switch. The
convertible top opens while the
switch is being pressed.
▷ Pull the switch and hold it. The
convertible top closes while the
switch is being pulled.